PRAYER

PRAYER a Translation by Andre Kotze of Gebed by Koos du Plessis
Keep me close to all that’s humble
Keep me in Your holy shade
Grant that every earthly pursuit and fear
finally disappear and fade
I have been down countless side-roads
Lost my way for lack of light
You have always come to fetch me again
Make this, Lord, my final flight.
Every day is just a daydream
Every room an empty hall
Every earthly dream of riches and fame
Just a shadow ‘gainst the wall
What I am is grace and gravel
What I have is borrowed light
I am thirsting for Your waters of rest
Lord, oh lead me there tonight